Cox Media Group - Associate Producer (Part Time) WHIO TV

Assistant Producer is needed in Dayton, United States.

Client: Cox Media Group

Location: Dayton, OH

Contract: Part-time

Location: OH-Dayton

Job Title: Associate Producer (Part-Time) - WHIO TV

Position Overview

WHIO TV Dayton, the #1 CBS affiliate in the Nation, is looking for a Part-Time Associate News Producer who will be responsible for assisting the Producer and/or Executive Producer with daily content preparation, recording, editing, and planning of daily and/or weekly content. This individual will create and execute newscasts based on research information and goals. They will collaborate with reporters on the best video and stories of the day, work with assignment desks and associate producers to find stories, and ensure accurate reporting and spelling. Concise and accurate writing is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the use of graphics, story selection, and pace are on target with action plans and style guidelines.
• Communicate with information sources and producers to prepare reports for broadcast.
• Communicate with reporters to find the best video stories of the day.
• Write accurate and compelling teases.
• Work with assignment desk to find stories, help assign reporters, and make sure information is confirmed.
• Work with executive producer and talent to execute daily broadcasts.
• Create concise, accurate writing that executes research findings.
• Order graphics for newscasts.
• Assist with live shots for booth newscasts.
• Assist in the production of special projects and other content related to the program and/or station.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of broadcast experience required.
• Excellent creative writing and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to execute ideas.
• Comfortable working with talent and other high-profile individuals.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to work varied hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves.